Find Cheap Flights from Omaha to Chicago (OMA - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Omaha to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$230	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $230
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$291	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jun 6 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $291
Last-minute weekend getaway	$390	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Omaha to Chicago is currently $390
Cheapest business class flights	$498	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago is currently $498

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Omaha to Chicago takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Omaha to Chicago is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $140–250
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $250–480

Popular airlines from Omaha to Chicago

Southwest

Nonstop

from $311

Typical price: $240–480

24 weekly nonstop flights

OMA - MDW Every day

2279 weekly connecting flights

OMA - MDW, ORD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $235–495

42 weekly nonstop flights

OMA - ORD Every day

328 weekly connecting flights

OMA - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $337

Typical price: $235–500

22 weekly nonstop flights

OMA - ORD Every day

275 weekly connecting flights

OMA - ORD Every day
Delta

from $357

Typical price: $285–590

310 weekly connecting flights

OMA - MDW, ORD Every day
Alaska

from $756

Typical price: $530–1,150

21 weekly connecting flights

OMA - ORD Every day
Frontier

from $230

Typical price: $175–510

16 weekly connecting flights

OMA - MDW, ORD Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Omaha

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 11 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 29 min 150 mi
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 2 hr 6 min 119 mi
Lincoln Airport (LNK)

Lincoln United States 56 min 51 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Omaha to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Omaha to Chicago are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $140 to $250.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Omaha to Chicago is $311, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Omaha to Chicago is $337, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest American flight from Omaha to Chicago is $337, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Omaha to Chicago is $357, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Omaha to Chicago is $756, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Omaha to Chicago is $230, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago starts at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Omaha to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Omaha to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Omaha to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Omaha to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 42 nonstop flights and 328 connecting flights per week. United flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 24 nonstop flights and 2,279 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Omaha to Chicago are:

American offers 22 nonstop flights and 275 connecting flights per week. American flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 310 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 16 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Eppley Airfield (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Omaha and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Omaha to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $230. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Omaha to Chicago is $311, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Omaha to Chicago is $337, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest American flight from Omaha to Chicago is $337, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Delta flight from Omaha to Chicago is $357, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Omaha to Chicago is $756, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Omaha to Chicago is $230, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Omaha to Chicago.

There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 United direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 American direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Omaha and Chicago at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Omaha to Chicago.

There are 24 Southwest direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 United direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 22 American direct flights from Omaha to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Omaha to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Omaha and Chicago start at $291 from Sat, Jun 6 to Mon, Jun 8 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Omaha to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Omaha and Chicago start at $498 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Omaha and Chicago start at $230 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12.

To book business class trips from Omaha to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Omaha and Chicago starts at $390 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Omaha and Chicago at price $390 is offered by Frontier from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Omaha to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.